On 12/18/2010, the vessel TEMPEST (Official Number 611985) was involved in a sank - founders (taking on water above the waterline) in GRENVILLE CHANNEL, BC, BRITISH COLUMBIA (BC).
The vessel, with 4 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 12/20/2010. Weather at the time was reported as overcast with winds from the S at 10.00 knots.
On 18 December 2010 the F/V "TEMPEST" struck bottom and was taking on water in Grenville Channel, B.C. CCGC "PT. HENRY" assisted with pumps and escorted vessel to Prince Rupert, B.C..